Sam Brewster
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting, and coordinating a wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Beertender/Event Coordinator
Ballast Point Brewery
08.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability during high volume periods, maintaining composure under pressure.
- Helped managers make accurate decisions by tracking deviations from production targets with daily logs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Manager
Active Culture
01.2020 - 07.2021
- In this position I am the manager for the store, I work with money, I schedule my team for the weeks, I order for our store organic products and alcoholic beverages as well.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
Flooring Sales Specialist
Lowes
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed a loyal customer base by consistently exceeding expectations and delivering outstanding service throughout the entire sales process.
- Maintained in-depth understanding of all available brands and types of flooring available to customers.
- Followed up with customers to assess satisfaction, answer questions, and resolve concerns.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate flooring materials based on their preferences, budget, and space requirements.
Kitchen Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Evaluated individual performance of team members providing coaching when needed leading to overall improvements in skill level.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through regular meetings, constructive feedback sessions, and employee recognition initiatives.
Line man / Car washer
Bulldog Car Wash
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Used specialized cleaning products to remove stains from interior and exterior surfaces.
- Continuously surpassed productivity goals by optimizing workflow processes and collaborating with team members efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing, and savings opportunities through memberships or promotional information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Recreation Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2022
Athens Technical College
01.2019
Georgia Southern University
12.2015
Athens Academy
05.2015
Skills
- Team training and development
- Clear and effective communication
- Staff Management
- Customer service expertise
- Sales expertise
- Hospitality service expertise
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, Green Acres Swim Team, Athens Academy Swim Team, 2009, 2015 Soccer, Athens United, Oconee Futbol Club, 2006, 2015 Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2006, Present, Youth Group thru 2015, member present
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Beertender/Event Coordinator
Ballast Point Brewery
08.2021 - Current
Manager
Active Culture
01.2020 - 07.2021
Flooring Sales Specialist
Lowes
03.2018 - 10.2020
Kitchen Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A
02.2016 - 02.2018
Line man / Car washer
Bulldog Car Wash
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Recreation Management
Arizona State University
Athens Technical College
Georgia Southern University
Athens Academy
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